Vice President, Lead Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Wells Fargo

Vice President managing a portfolio of commercial real estate loans as part of Wells Fargo's banking services. Analyzing market opportunities and collaborating with clients across various property types.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeFort Lauderdale • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of commercial real estate loans and investments within Real Estate Banking, our primary balance sheet lending CRE platform
Analyze and underwrite new loan opportunities within the assigned portfolio, utilizing market research, internal loan information, client data, and third-party market research
Review and make recommendations for approval (or denial) of loan requests, lease approvals, collateral releases, requests for letters of credit, funding of reserves/loan holdbacks, loan extensions and loan modifications
Collaborate with senior portfolio managers and coverage bankers to develop strategies around relationship optimization and deal level execution
Interface with customers to assist in identifying needs and maintaining strong relationships
Perform both sponsorship and loan level financial analysis
Complete in-depth property level analysis and market research
Present and advocate to credit committee for approval of loans
Work with outside counsel, internal compliance, and our loan closing teams to close modifications and new loans, including review of third-party reports and loan documentation
Review and approve construction loan draws
Conduct quarterly and annual portfolio reviews to identify potential concerns
Conduct property tours and site visits
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the local commercial real estate market
Make decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring exceptional understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements to influence broader work efforts, meet deliverables, and drive initiatives
Present recommendations for resolving complex situations and exercise independent judgment based on expertise in the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvements within scope of responsibilities or functional area

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years experience with commercial property types including multifamily, retail, industrial, office, hospitality, and other asset classes
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships while actively participating in the successful execution of complex transactions
Experience with various facility types including construction, term, bridge, perm, lines of credit, etc. and loan structures including recourse/non-recourse, secured/unsecured, and mezzanine financing
Experience evaluating market conditions and identifying appropriate comparable properties
Ability to apply sound judgment in the application of analytical conclusions to credit approval, structure, and management recommendations
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, with advanced capability in Microsoft Excel to support accounting and finance functions
Demonstrated leadership in coaching, training, and mentoring
A BS/BA degree or higher

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial real estate portfolio managementfinancial analysismarket researchloan underwritingcredit approvalconstruction loan managementloan modificationproperty level analysistransaction executionprocess improvement

Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunication skillsjudgmentleadershipcoachingmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationindependent decision-makinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

BS/BA degree